Hulking Out Anger And Coping Strategies

Psychology: Emotional and Social Psychology Topic: Angry Superheroes Title: Hulking Out Anger and Coping Strategies Disclaimer: Psych Hero has no affiliation with DC, Marvel, or any other publications discussed in this podcast. This Psych Hero episode touches base on the comic book characters that are well-known for their anger. An evaluation is done on how comic book characters can be utilized in therapuetic practices to engage clients in emotional awareness. Jacenta breaks down the questions one would ask to promote a dialogue about anger and provides art interventions that could be used in relation to this topic. A break down of how anger shows up, the aftermath of anger, how anger feels in the body, and how anger can be coped with using comic book characters as models for such behavior. Characters mentioned: The Hulk, Wolverine, Magneto, Sunfire, Sabortooth, the Juggernaut, Bishop, X23, Lex Luthor, Manchester Black, Jessica Jones, Raphael, Rorschach, Punisher, The Red Lanterns, Reverse Flash, Damien, Billy Butcher, America Chavez, Rogue, Storm, Superman, and Wonder Woman. Please note some superheroes are more closely looked at while others are briefly named with examples. References: Books: Rosenberg, R. S. (2008). The psychology of superheroes: An unauthorized exploration. Patrick, C. J. & Patrick, S.K. “The incredible hulk: origins of rage.” Dallas, TX: BenBella Books. Rosenberg, R. S. (2013). Our superheroes, ourselves. Jordan, P. J. “Emotions in comics: why the silver age of comics made a difference.” Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. McLaren, K. (2010). The language of emotions: what your feelings are trying to tell you. “Anger: protection and restoration.” pp. 167-190. Boulder, CO: Sounds True. Film Leterrier, L. (director). (2008). The Incredible Hulk. Marvel Studios. Russo, A. & Russo, J. (2019). Avengers: Endgame. Marvel Studios. Whedon, J. (director). (2012). Avengers. Marvel Studios. Whedon, J. (director). (2015). Avengers: Age of Ultron. Marvel Studios. (1992). Xmen: the animated series. Fox Kids Network.